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Yahoo fixes Web mail security flaw

October 22, 2005 The flaw, now fixed, opened the door to phishing scams, account hijacks and other attacks, but Yahoo said no user attacks were reported. TAGS: Yahoo! Inc., security flaw, flaw, phishing, XSS, attack, security

Firefox flaw raises phishing fears

January 7, 2005 Malicious hackers could exploit the bug to spoof a legitimate URL, security experts warn. Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw? TAGS: phishing, flaw, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, hacker, vulnerability, bug, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, antivirus

Two flaws found in Firefox

February 7, 2007 Pop-up blocker and phishing protection feature are vulnerable to attacks, according to SecuriTeam reports. TAGS: flaw, Firefox, pop-up blocker, phishing, attack, Web browser, Mozilla Corp.

This week in phishing

April 1, 2005 Microsoft files 117 lawsuits against people who it charges created phishing Web sites designed to look like pages hosted by the software giant. TAGS: phishing, phishing Web site, lawsuit, Symantec Corp., flaw, Norton Co., Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

Another security hole found in IE

April 6, 2006 Flaw could aid phishing scammers seeking to pilfer personal information from unsuspecting Net users. TAGS: phishing, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, attack, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw?

January 7, 2005 TalkBack: Fans and critics of the open-source browser give their two cents on reports of a phishing flaw. TAGS: flaw, Firefox, phishing, reader, London, Web browser, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, electronics, security, open source, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, PC

Google flaw adds phishing hole to Web sites

November 28, 2006 Google's search appliances could expose Web sites that use the products to information-stealing phishing attacks. TAGS: search appliance, Google Search Appliance, Google Mini, phishing, appliance, flaw, Google Inc., vulnerability, Google Search, spokesman, security, link, e-mail

PayPal fixes phishing hole

June 16, 2006 Web site flaw was being exploited in a scam to pilfer sensitive information from PayPal customers. TAGS: PayPal, scam, phishing, flaw, eBay Inc.

Net threats spur action on browser front

December 9, 2004 roundup Penn State says "Not IE," security experts say flaw in browsers could aid phishers, and Mozilla says it's on the move. TAGS: phishing, Mozilla Corp., flaw, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, security, Microsoft Corp.

Google plugs 'obscure' phishing holes

December 21, 2005 Web site security flaws could have enabled phishing scams, account hijacks and other attacks. TAGS: Watchfire, phishing, flaw, XSS, Google Inc., security company, attacker, Gmail, security, attack, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Santa flaws? Firms deal with holiday patches

December 17, 2004 Microsoft moves to plug holes left open in Windows XP. Also: Cisco issues a pair of warnings. TAGS: flaw, Cisco Systems Inc., phishing, Unix, patch management, Service Pack 2, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., virus, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

Phishing hole discovered in IE

December 17, 2004 Microsoft says it's investigating a flaw in Internet Explorer that exposes even users of its most-protected Windows, SP2, to phishing attacks. TAGS: phishing, vulnerability, representative, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Service Pack 2, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Google fixes Web site security bug

October 10, 2005 Vulnerability could have exposed some users to account hijacks, phishing scams and other attacks, security firm says. TAGS: Finjan Software Inc., XSS, phishing, flaw, attacker, Google Inc., Gmail, bug, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Browser phishing 'flaw' could hook users

December 9, 2004 Security issue allows an attacker to send victims to legitimate sites and then take control of pop-up windows and grab sensitive information. TAGS: phishing, browser company, flaw, Web browser, bank, Opera Software, Mozilla Corp., Apple Computer, security, icon, Firefox, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP, e-mail

Apple patches Mac OS X flaws

March 22, 2005 Mac maker fixes 10 vulnerabilities and offers a solution to a pernicious browser-based phishing threat. TAGS: phishing, Apple Computer, flaw, Mozilla Corp., patch management, Opera Software, Web browser, server, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system

Searching for trouble

December 20, 2004 Google grapples with a flaw in its desktop search. Also: Hotmail dumps McAfee as antivirus ally. TAGS: desktop search, flaw, MSN Hotmail, Trend Micro Inc., McAfee Inc., phishing, Unix, Google Inc., antivirus, security, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Internet Explorer, virus, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, Microsoft Windows

Hacker worries raise hackles

January 10, 2005 Virginia school says intruders stole personal data of thousands. Also: Tool could make Google hacking easier. Critical Windows fix on the way TAGS: hacking, Virginia, intruder, phishing, flaw, Symbian Inc., Google Inc., security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, trojan horse, cell phone, Firefox, server

Net crimes and punishment

March 9, 2005 French court decision could put a gag on some flaw researchers, and another data leak puts Americans at risk of ID theft. TAGS: flaw, identity theft, researcher, phishing, eBay Inc., database, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Phishing flaw a danger to alternative browsers

February 7, 2005 A security weakness in a domain-name standard allows attackers to spoof Web sites on non-Microsoft browsers. TAGS: phishing, domain name, flaw, Web browser, attacker, Mozilla Corp., language, Opera Software, security, Apple Computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

This week in security

June 17, 2005 Browser-based attacks are on the rise, a trade group says. Also: Zombie attacks are more likely to come from AOL users. TAGS: CompTIA, agency, flaw, attacker, attack, America Online Inc., phishing, Web browser, security, spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows
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